Page 2 - Do not display a still picture for a long time; Set up
2 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group,(2) the software developed by the FreeType Project,(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2) and/or,(4) open sourced sof...
Page 3 - Basic Features; Please read before using the unit; Getting started; Contents
3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademark...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
4 Safety Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set(including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO...
Page 5 - AC Power Supply Cord; Handling the power supply cord
5 ● In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this product, it is possible that your household outlet may be wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s outlet is properly wired. If the problem persists, have the TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician. ● To prevent...
Page 6 - CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES; WARNING; FCC STATEMENT
6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and...
Page 7 - Accessories/Optional Accessory; Power cord; Accessories; Quick start guide; Optional Accessory; Pedestal
7 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000706 Batteries for theRemote ControlTransmitter (2) AA Battery Power cord Accessories Check if you have all of the items shown below. Quick start guide Owner’s Manual Produc...
Page 8 - Attaching the pedestal to TV; Assembling the pedestal; Removing the pedestal from the TV
8 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) B THEL080N size (M5 × 30) (Black) Poles (2) (L) TBLA3680 (R) TBLA3679 L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) TBL5ZX0337 (for 50”) TBL5ZX0338 (for 42”) Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pede...
Page 9 - To attach; Installing the remote’s batteries; Attaching Ferrite Core
9 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Power cord connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull. Installing the remote’s batteries Open Hook Note the correct polarity(+ or -). Close Caution In...
Page 10 - Connections; Connection Panels; Antenna or Cable connection
10 C B A Connections Connection Panels Power Cord(Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-defi...
Page 11 - Audio connection
11 Getting started Connections AV cable connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) To use HDMI terminals L R HDMIAV OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment AV Equipment Connect to Audio input terminal HDMI connection (p. 31) To use COMP...
Page 12 - Identifying Controls; TV controls/indicators; Remote control
12 OK SD /U S B IN P U T MENU OPTION SURROUND SLEEP Identifying Controls Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Changes th...
Page 13 - Turn the TV on with the POWER button; Setup the following items; First Time Setup
13 Getting started First T ime Setup Identifying Controls or Turn the TV on with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Setup the following items ● Select your language ● Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”) If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be ...
Page 14 - Watching TV; Turn power on; Select a channel number; To directly enter a digital channel; Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming); Select the Audio mode for watching TV; Closed caption; Switches the Closed caption mode; Displaying Information
14 Watching TV OK SLEEP IN P U T OPTION Turn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> IN PU T (p. 16) Select a channel number up down or • CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. To ...
Page 15 - Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture; Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes; Display the Options menu; Press OPTION to show the Options menu screen; Call up a Favorite channel; FAVORITE; Delete a Favorite channel
15 Basic Watching TV Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 29) • 480i, 480p: FULL/4:3/JUST/ZOOM• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/4:3/JUST/ZOOM/H-FULL Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appear on either side of the image) or port...
Page 16 - Watching content from external devices; With the connected equipment turned On; Display the Input select menu; Select the input mode; Set Sleep Timer; Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears.
16 Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu IN PU T Select the input mode ANT/Cable in Input select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video OK Exit Select (example) select or enter GAME (example) Label Press INPUT repeatedly to cycle through the a...
Page 17 - Using Media player; Basic features for Media player; Available contents and features; Media information; Inserting or removing an SD card/USB flash memory
17 Basic Using Media player Watching TV / Watching content from external devices Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ Available contents and features Option menu Photos --> p. 19-20Vide...
Page 18 - Viewing Contents; Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory); Select Drive and Contents; Select file; View or Play
18 Viewing Contents Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory) Display Media player SD /U S B Select Drive and Contents (Display connected drive) Media player Drive select SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Access select OK Media player Photos Music Videos Media select SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Access sele...
Page 19 - View select; Display the viewing mode selection screen
19 Basic Using Media player Photos view [Photos thumbnail] OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media player Photos All photos Info View Slideshow settings Slideshow View Select Drive select Media select [Features] ● Slideshow ● View select ● Drive select ● Media select [Photos playback screen] Next Pr...
Page 20 - Display the “Slideshow settings” screen
20 Slideshow settings Display the “Slideshow settings” screen Select the items and set Slideshow settings Transition effect Dissolve Display interval Photo size Normal5 second. Repeat Off Background Music Off select set Settings Item Description Transition effect Selects the Transition effect shown ...
Page 21 - Music view; Select “Video options”or “Music options”; Repeat playback
21 Basic Using Media player Videos view [Videos thumbnail] OPTION Titles/Folders view Media player Videos Trip1 Nature2 2010_9 Trip2 Nature3 Trip3 Nature4 Trip4 Nature5 Trip5 Nature6 Room 2010_4 Nature1 2010_7 SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Play Folder Drive select Info Play Video options Media select [...
Page 22 - Editing and Setting Channels; Display the menu; Select “TV”; Select “ANT in”, then select “Antenna” or “Cable”; Select “Auto program”
22 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Auto program Display the menu M ENU Select “TV” ANT in Antenna Stereo English Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Main Audio Preferred audio type Picture Audio Loc...
Page 23 - Select “Manual program”; Tick the channel you want to set; Editing and Setting Channels
23 Manual program Display the menu M ENU Select “TV” ANT in Antenna Stereo English Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Main Audio Preferred audio type Picture Audio Lock Setup TV / TV OK Exit Select next select Select “ANT in”, then select “Antenna” or “Cable” ANT in Antenna Picture Audio...
Page 24 - Input Labels; Select “Setup”; Select “Input labels”; Select an input terminal and set
24 Input Labels You can label the terminal with the type of equipment connected to it. This makes selecting input easier(Input select (p. 16)).You can also skip any unused terminal with this feature. Display the menu M ENU Select “Setup” Picture Audio Lock TV Language English Anti image retention Ti...
Page 25 - How to Use Menu Functions; Select the menu; Select a menu item, then adjust or select the option; Advanced
25 How to Use Menu Functions How to Use Menu Functions Input Labels Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu M ENU ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depen...
Page 26 - Picture settings; Adjust the image or picture quality
26 Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Picture mode”. Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-litroom. Standard ...
Page 27 - Adjust Audio quality; Lock
27 How to Use Menu Functions Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, Balance, Surround, TV speakers, SPDIF Type and Audio Input adjustments to factory default settings. Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. Treble Increases ...
Page 28 - Other function settings
28 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Language English/Español/Français Selects the screen menu language. Timer set Sleep Timer Off/15/30/60/90 (minutes) Sets the period after which the TV will turn off automatically. No signal for 10 minutes Stay on/Power TV off To conser...
Page 29 - Technical Information; echnical
29 Advanced Support Information Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. NR Not Rated. G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for ...
Page 31 - SD Card/USB flash memory warning messages; HDMI connection
31 Support Information Cautions when handling SD Cards 2.1 mm 32 mm 24 mm ● Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. ● Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). ● Do not touch the terminals on the back of the c...
Page 32 - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal; Input signal that can be displayed
32 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution ● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable ...
Page 33 - Care and Cleaning; First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.; Display panel
33 Support Information Care and Cleaning T echnical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. ● I...
Page 35 - Sound
35 Support Information Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Questions Answers Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “TV speakers”. Check that the correct SAP (...
Page 36 - Specifications
36 Specifications TC-P42X5 TC-P50X5 Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption(Rated power / Standby power) 212 W / 0.3 W 265 W / 0.3 W Display Panel Panel System Plasma Display panel Screen size 42 ” class (41.9 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Di...
Page 37 - Index
37 Support Information Index Specifications Index A Accessories ............................................................. 7 Antenna ................................................................. 10Audio ...................................................................... 27Auto program .......
Page 38 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Plasma Television
38 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic WaySecaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma Television Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not w...
Page 39 - Customer Services Directory; Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico); Panasonic National Parts Center
39 Support Information Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance...
Page 40 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; 770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3; PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY SERVICE
40 Limited Warranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date ...
Page 44 - USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due to
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft ...
